Xiao He

Xiao He (died 193 BC) was Chancellor of the Han from 206 to 193 BC.

Biography
Xiao He was born in Fengyi Commandery, Jiangsu, and he first worked as a magistrate's secretary in Pei County. He befriended Liu Bang, Cao Shen, Fan Kuai, Xiahou Ying, and Zhou Bo, and, in 209 BC, he joined Liu Bang in his insurrection against the Qin. He recommended the services of Han Xin to Liu Bang, and he governed Guanzhong and Bashu while Liu Bang conquered the Three Qins in 206 BC. After Liu Bang's decisive victory at the Battle of Gaixia in 202 BC, Xiao He was made Marquis of Zan and Chancellor, and he helped Liu Bang build a capital at Xianyang (which he renamed to "Chang'an"). Unfortunately, he was forced to execute Han Xin for plotting to overthrow Liu Bang in 196 BC, and he died in 193 BC, having briefly served as chancellor to Liu Bang's son Emperor Hui of Han.